Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Population of Netherlands

The name "Dutch" derives from the word "Holtland" meaning "land ofwood."

Butthis nameisactuallythe nameof the twowestern coastalprovinces, North HollandandSouth Holland, due to itshistorical importance inthe region, theDutchnameis often used asthe name of thecountry, butnot the nameofficer. However,there was atime when, in fact,this countrywas namedNapoleonicKingdomof Holland.